Employer’s Agent

At ONFORM, we act as Employer’s Agent (EA) under JCT Design & Build contracts, representing the client throughout the project lifecycle. Our role ensures that the contractor delivers against the Employer’s Requirements while protecting the employer’s contractual, financial, and quality interests.

With over 18 years’ hands-on construction and surveying experience, ONFORM provides the technical expertise and professional oversight needed to manage complex Design & Build schemes across Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, London and the surrounding areas.

Pre-Contract Employer’s Agent Duties

As Employer’s Agent, ONFORM supports clients by:

  • Preparing Employer’s Requirements (ERs) – Drafting clear, robust documentation to define the client’s expectations.

  • Reviewing Contractor’s Proposals (CPs) – Assessing design, quality, and cost submissions against the ERs.

  • Advising on Contract Execution – Recommending amendments, warranties, bonds, and insurance provisions before contract signing.

  • Tender Management – Running competitive tenders, evaluating bids, and recommending a suitable Design & Build contractor.

  • Statutory & Warranty Compliance – Coordinating planning conditions, Building Regulations, and warranty provider requirements pre-contract.

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Construction Phase Employer’s Agent Duties

During the build, ONFORM administers the Design & Build contract by:

  • Issuing Instructions – Managing formal EA Instructions and contract communications.

  • Certifying Payments – Reviewing valuations, assessing progress, and issuing Interim Certificates.

  • Managing Variations – Controlling and documenting any changes to scope, design, or cost.

  • Monitoring Progress & Quality – Regular site visits and reporting to confirm compliance with ERs and CPs.

  • Assessing Extensions of Time – Reviewing contractor claims for time and cost, ensuring fair outcomes for the employer.

  • Practical Completion & Handover – Certifying completion, overseeing snagging, and managing warranties and final accounts.

💡 Most of our clients combine Employer’s Agent with our Project Management services, giving them a single point of responsibility from early design coordination through to contract administration and handover. Learn more about our Project Management services →

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  • Over 18 years’ hands-on construction and surveying expertise.

  • Chartered MRICS-qualified consultancy with proven Design & Build expertise.

  • Deep knowledge of Employer’s Requirements, Contractor’s Proposals, and JCT D&B procedures.

  • Independent and transparent approach, ensuring compliance and protecting client interests.

  • Hands-on construction background combined with professional consultancy expertise.

Why Choose ONFORM?

Why Choose ONFORM?

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📞 Contact ONFORM today to discuss your upcoming project in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, London and the surrounding areas.

  • Director at Large Architectural Practice

    "To be honest, you are probably one of the best Project Managers / Employer's Agent we have ever worked with. My colleague wasn’t sure what your role was, and I had to explain it to her using examples from other projects. She was shocked at how knowledgeable and proactive you were compared to others we have worked with!"

  • Private Client for Bespoke Luxury New Build Home

    “Theo is an outstanding project manager / contract administrator. He has superb attention to detail; he is phenomenally hard-working; and he is thoroughly dependable. Engaging Theo has given us tremendous confidence that our project will be delivered on time and on budget. We couldn’t ask for more.”